Lawyer | Associate

Hall & Wilcox; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Parental leave (up to 26 weeks)

Breakfast on site

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Hall & Wilcox in Sydney seeks an experienced Lawyer or Associate to join our General Insurance practice. The role focuses on property matters (liability and defence) and other general insurance issues, serving national and international insurers. You will manage your own files with supervision as needed.

We value AI-driven workflows and support development across a diverse team. You will handle client advices, document reviews, legal research, and court-related drafting as part of a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Post-admission experience in general insurance law (recoveries, liability defence, professional indemnity).
• Strong drafting and analytical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft client advices and court documents.
• Reviewing documents and gathering evidence.
• Conduct legal research to support matters.
• Draft correspondence to Court and third parties.
• Confer with witnesses and prepare statements.
• Prepare briefs for counsel.
• Attend Court and draft letters to experts.

Skills

General Insurance Law

Recoveries & Property Damage

Legal Research

Drafting & Writing

Education

LLB / Law Degree

Job description

• Permanent, full-time position
• Our HW Evolve approach includes hybrid and flexible working. WFH and from modern, open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
• Competitive remuneration and our Hallstar reward and recognition program
• Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
• Flexible leave options, including up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
• Free daily breakfast and office social events
• Genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, and pro bono and community

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About the role and team

We have a new opportunity for an experienced Lawyer or Associate to join our thriving General Insurance practice in Sydney, working with a highly regarded team.

This role will focus on property matters (both liability and defence), as well as other general insurance matters including some professional indemnity exposure. You will work for a range of leading national and international insurers. You will be responsible for and have carriage of your own files, with appropriate supervision.

Our national General Insurance team is one of the largest insurance teams in Australia and consistently recognised as a leader. We sit on the legal panels of Australia’s top general insurers, as well as a number of other local and international insurers.

We embrace AI and work extensively with it, where clients permit.

You will be responsible for:

• drafting client advices;
• reviewing documents and preparation of evidence;
• legal research;
• drafting correspondence to the Court and third parties;
• conference with witnesses and prepare witness statements;
• preparing briefs for counsel;
• drafting Court documents and attendance at Court; and
• drafting letters of instruction to experts and conferencing with them.

About you

You will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• at least 18 months of post-admission experience in general insurance law (such as recoveries, liability defence, professional indemnity);
• strong experience acting in recoveries and property damage liability claims will be highly regarded;
• clear, concise legal writing skills and outstanding attention to detail; and
• a team player, with a 'can do' attitude, and a strong interest in defendant insurance law.

About us

At Hall & Wilcox, we deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.

We are known for having a culture that values people, and lives our purpose and our Hallmarks, our shared values.

We do great work, smarter. We’re passionate about the work we do and the long-term value it creates for clients. We’re known for our Smarter Law brand promise. We listen. We partner. We solve.

Hall & Wilcox is a successful independent Australian law firm; a place to belong, with the freedom to learn and grow. We thrive together. We are diverse and inclusive; everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Hear from our people about what it’s like to thrive at Hall & Wilcox: bit.ly/HWpeople

To learn more about Hall & Wilcox visit our website.

We are committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Jaimie Monahan, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, at [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

This vacancy is being managed directly by the Hall & Wilcox Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.